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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, The Capital Guest House is located just 1 km from the Gaborone city centre while offering a quiet and intimate atmosphere. The modern, air-conditioned rooms come with city or garden views, satellite TV, and en suite bathrooms with a bath or shower. Some rooms include a bath and a seating area. Guests can enjoy the shared TV lounge as well as the swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas, and there is free on site parking. The Capital Guest House is 6 km from Gaborone Train Station and 8 km from Gaborone Game Reserve. The Diamond Technology Park is 8 km away and Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is 11 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Saphokazi
    South Africa South Africa
    The service that we have from Mme Joyce, it was out of this world she made sure that she assist us with every we needed during our stay. We really enjoyed our stay at the Capital Guest House.
  • Letlhogonolo
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything, value for money. Neat and quite with a very helpful staff.
  • Richard
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is well maintained and run by a disciplined lady by the name of Joyce . She is accommodating and consistently looking out for one’s wellbeing . This reflects in the neatness and beautiful grounds . A relaxing environment.
  • Donovan
    South Africa South Africa
    Great place enjoyed the stay. Joyce is such a humble lady always checking up to see if there is anything we needed.
  • Malik
    United States United States
    The location was very good and the staff was excellent
  • Shem
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything. Literally! Great location, great staff, super fast wifi
  • Phindile
    South Africa South Africa
    The luxury suite lived up to its name, loved everything about it 👌🏿
  • Stefan
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly and helpful staff Very clean The premium room is beautiful , spacious and has a good view of the garden. The bed and linens were great The bathroom was stunning
  • Siya
    Botswana Botswana
    Great location and the ground staff were very kind.
  • Leslie
    Germany Germany
    Both the host and the staff gave us a warm welcome and always went an extra mile to find out if we are ok and if we needed anything. Very nice and comfortable rooms and absolutely clean. The pool is very clean. Joyce was amazing with a great sense...

Property questions and answers
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  • How much would it be to book the whole guest house? And are parties allowed?

    Thank you for your inquiry. Sorry we do not host events.
    Answered on 29 August 2022
  • Hi, is it possible for one to shoot a video around the premises while booked there?

    Yes, non commercial videos are acceptable. When doing a video in a public area, eg pool area, please make sure you do not include other guests in you..
    Answered on 23 May 2022
  • hi do u have any outdoor activities

    Yes , we guests can book No 1 ladies detective tours, cultural and or city tours, game drives etc.
    Answered on 15 January 2023
  • breakfast included

    Breakfast in included in some rates and excluded in rates that say room only
    Answered on 16 May 2022
  • Hi, thinking of booking your place, Do you have restaurants in the building? And how far is the place to Town?

    We have no restaurant on site. However there are several top restaurants around.
    Answered on 9 January 2024
  • Hi, I will be traveling from SA and will arrive late on the 11th. How possible is it for me to check out between 12:00 and 13:00 on Sunday?

    It is possible depending on room availability. Our check in time is 2pm, but we do all we can to assist you if you arrive an hour or so earlier.
    Answered on 6 November 2022
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Managed by The Capital

Company review score: 8.9Based on 122 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Capital is managed by Letts and Joyce. Letts stayed in the UK for many years and studied at The University of Reading and worked briefly in the planning department of the Reading Borough Council before returning back home. He has travelled extensively across Europe, Asia, USA and Africa. He is involved in a number of tourism ventures, placing a lot of emphasis on sustainable tourism. As a Town Planner and tourism entrepreneur he takes a keen interest in land use matters relating to the ever increasing conflict between human settlements and wildlife. He sees the long-term solution to this conflict as the only way for continued tourism prosperity in Botswana.

Property information

The Capital is a quite elegantly decorated upmarket guesthouse, centrally located in Gaborone. We are about 5 to 10 minutes drive from most of the city's conference centers ( The GICC- Gaborone International Convention Centre; the AVANI Hotel Conference, SADC Headquarters & Conference; Tlotlo Centre, Masa Square Centre, Fairgrounds and a walking distance to the Travel Lodge Conference). Guests can book dinner from our onsite chef or choose to eat at the many restaurants located a short drive from the guesthouse. Many of our guests have complimented us for how clean our rooms and general facilities are, as well as for the excellent service provided by our staff.

Neighbourhood information

The Capital is located in an residential neighborhood in Gaborone a short distance from the City Centre. Gaborone is the Capital City of Botswana and house the National Assembly and the house of traditional leaders ( Ntlo ya Dikgosi). There are a number of tourist activities that one can do while visiting Gaborone, these include, The National Museum, Botanical Gardens, City Tours including the ever popular No.1 Ladies Detective City tour , Cultural tours to nearby villages - this gives the guests insight into the Setswana way of leaving ( Bahurutshe Cultural Village is an excellent example of this) as well as enable them to see the dramatic transformation some of these villages have undergone in the last few decades. The larger villages have their own museums that takes a guest through their tribal history. Other activities include Horse riding, Scenic tours, as well as a day or two safari tour to local and South African game reserves ( mainly Madikwe and Pilanesburg).

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Capital Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Activities
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Capital Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 5 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    6 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    BWP 350 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Capital Guest House

    • The Capital Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Game drives
    • The Capital Guest House is 1.7 miles from the centre of Gaborone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Capital Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Apartment
    • The prices at The Capital Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Capital Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.